Staff
Meet the staff of River Valley Waldorf School.
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Abigail West
Guidance Counselor
“Through years of attending parent-child classes, I have experienced Waldorf education firsthand and appreciate its focus on experiential learning in nature, as well as its developmentally attuned approach.”
“Through years of attending parent-child classes, I have experienced Waldorf education firsthand and appreciate...
Alanna Crivellaro
Enrollment Coordinator
“Waldorf education inspires children to uncover and fulfill their own truths, fostering a lifelong quest for learning.”
“Waldorf education inspires children to uncover and fulfill their own truths, fostering a lifelong...
Allegra Ketchum
Advancement Director
"Waldorf education follows children’s natural development, building interpersonal skills and a deep connection to nature.”
“Waldorf education follows children’s natural development, building interpersonal skills and a deep connection to...
Daphne Pavlinsky
Business Assistant
“Love starts when we push aside our ego and make room for someone else.” ~ Rudolf Steiner
“Love starts when we push aside our ego and make room for someone else.”...
Gabrielle Nembhard
Pedagogical Chair
“Waldorf education supports children in unfolding their full potential, discovering who they are, and developing skills to thrive in life.”
“Waldorf education supports children in unfolding their full potential, discovering who they are, and...
Jennifer Sherman
Head of School
“In a Waldorf school, decisions about every aspect of the educational experience are guided by the needs of the growing child, resulting in a living, inspiring education.”
“In a Waldorf school, decisions about every aspect of the educational experience are guided...
Jessica Harper
Reception
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Patrick Janssen
Director of Operations
“Sustainability in administration allows River Valley to provide excellent education for students for years to come.”
“Sustainability in administration allows River Valley to provide excellent education for students for years...
Sara Sweningsen
Educational Support Coordinator & Educational Support Teacher
“I appreciate how Waldorf education weaves stories, art, song, crafting, and movement into teaching rich lessons, connecting children to nature and the rhythms of the seasons.”
“I appreciate how Waldorf education weaves stories, art, song, crafting, and movement into teaching...
Sarah Bahnke
Business Manager
“Waldorf education teaches children as a whole, not just academically.”
“Waldorf education teaches children as a whole, not just academically.”